Recalls for 2002 Four Winds Four Winds 5000

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Posted on: 2004-03-29
Description
Certain motorhomes were manufactured with generators that could receive excess fuel supply pressure when the chassis engine is in operation.  

Consequence
This could result in rough generator engine operation due to flooding and potential gasoline leakage which could result in a fire causing death or injury to the occupants.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will mount a regulator bracket and reroute the fuel line to the back side of the generator.  The recall began april 5, 2004.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact four winds at 1-574-266-1111.  

Notes
Four winds recall no r030005.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2003-11-05
Description
On certain travel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, these ovens were produced with a defective panel.  An electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a jumper or jump wire.  This may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.  

Consequence
An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.  This could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.  

Corrective Action
Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge.  In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible.  If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced.  Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact samsung at 800-932-3837 or four winds at 1-219-266-1111.  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).